The incomer's lament

Many first arrive in Nairn whilst on their summer holiday. They fall in love with the huge vista's of sky, the sandy beaches, the people and the town. They see the stars, go wild camping and head West to the likes of Ullapool.

They're so entranced that they sell up everything and move north, happy to swap busy, affluent lifestyles for something more tranquil. They often buy two properties, one to live in the other to rent out to provide an income.

The sky is still there and so are the sandy beaches, but after a few months especially after a bleak winter cracks begin to appear.

There's just no where in Nairn where you can buy Dim Sum, not even frozen like Waitrose had. The beach is just well the beach, no amusements. The West coast is full of tourists speeding along the NC500 route and then there's the man eating midges. There's nothing to do at the end of the Nairn piers other than to study the anchored ships. The list of negatives goes on.

Thankfully there's a new counselling service about to start in Nairn to help our beleaguered  neighbours. Friends in the South is hoping to not only provide counselling but also offer special weekend away packages whereby civilisation sufferers can be sped south to enjoy shopping and gourmet eating experiences. 

Meanwhile we hope that the new Home Bargains store will provide some retail therapy for those of us happily stuck in Nairn.